Creativity a top priority for Springbok boss
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his charges to avoid complacency by continuing to think outside the box. South Africa’s next assignment sees them tackle Wales...
Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...
Jacques Nienaber mourns another “last kick” defeat
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his team will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” of a one-point defeat (27-26) to England in the final match...
Another juicy ENG vs SA battle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking the shape of something of a grudge match, attention will pour into Twickenham where the English will set about trying to attempt to regain pride against the Springboks. The...
Nkosi, Fassi released from Springbok camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi (wing) and Aphelele Fassi (utility back) have been released from the touring squad to join the Cell C Sharks and will depart for South Africa on...
Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...
Nienaber praises Boks for using their chances against Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi singled out the effective use of their point-scoring opportunities as one of the main keys to success as South Africa defeated Scotland 30-15 in...
Springbok Player Ratings v Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks to a 30-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The World Champions were tested by Gregor Townsend's side, with captain Stuart Hogg...
